CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: USA Health University Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $706
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,773
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at USA Health University Hospital is $706. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,773. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,773

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$706

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,773 (727%)
Insurance Median: $706 (290%)
Cash: $1,773 (727% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $706 (290% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 290% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 190%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Central Healthcare Services $128 - $2,564 53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $179 73%
Magnolia Health $182 75%
Truecare $182 75%
UnitedHealthcare $182 - $2,769 75%
Aetna $183 - $500 75%
Cigna $183 - $2,441 75%
Devoted Health $183 - $3,590 75%
Humana $183 - $3,333 75%
Viva Health $183 - $2,564 75%
Wellcare $183 75%
Molina Chip $200 82%
Molina Marketplace $201 82%
Ambetter / Centene $220 90%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network (Mpcn) $247 101%
Multiplan $1,152 - $4,615 473%
Naphcare $1,241 - $3,590 509%
Novanet $1,596 - $4,615 655%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL 36617
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals